Beschreibung:
Critical and postmodern perspectives have been largely underexploredin the field of child and youth care. This book addresses the gap, showcasing cutting-edge approaches to policy, pedagogy, and practicefrom diverse perspectives and professional settings. The authorschallenge deep-seated assumptions about child and youth care byreinterpreting core concepts such as ethics and outcomes and raisingquestions about underlying goals and premises. Can the ends of practicebe separated from the means? For whose benefit are interventionsdesigned? By recognizing a range of social and political influences onchildren and youth, this volume bears witness to exciting developmentsin child and youth care.
Preface: A Personal and Professional Journey / Alan Pence